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Paul has 4 times as much money as Tom. If Paul gives Tom $42, they will
have the same amount of money. How much money do they have altogether?
3 years ago

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Tom's amount --- x
Paul's amount = 4x

4x - 42 = x + 42
3x = 84
x = 28

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